What do Sauk Valley Community College graduates earn?

Sauk Valley Community College graduates report median earnings of $47,567 one year after completion (June 2026 data), according to College Scorecard.

Where do Sauk Valley Community College graduates work?

Among the most recent graduate cohort tracked by Census PSEO, the top industry one year after completion is Health Care and Social Assistance at 38% of graduates.

What share of Sauk Valley Community College graduates are found employed?

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Is Sauk Valley Community College worth it?

Dixon, IL · Public · 2-year

Sauk Valley Community College is a public, two-year institution in Dixon, Illinois (rural area). It awarded 670 degrees and certificates in 2024, most often in liberal arts and sciences, nursing assistant patient care assistant and welding technology.

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Median earnings 1 year after

$47,567

Median earnings 4 years after

$54,209

Median earnings 10 years after

$40,458

Average net price

$8,493

Completion rate

49%

Completions (2024)

670

Years to pay back

under 1 year

Students (undergrad)

1,158

Median earnings after completing, by program

Program	Credential	Median earnings, 1yr	Median earnings, 4yr	Graduates counted
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	Associate	$62,129	$63,971	48
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions	Associate	$48,160	$65,373	25
Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing and Nursing Assistants	Undergraduate certificate	$36,277	N/A	21
Agricultural Business and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Agricultural Business and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Data Entry/Microcomputer Applications	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Teaching Assistants/Aides	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Engineering, General	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Undergraduate certificate	N/A	N/A	N/A
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services	Associate	N/A	N/A	N/A

Source: College Scorecard, June 2026 release, and IPEDS. Earnings cover federally aided students only, so they do not cover every graduate.

Awards conferred, by program

Awards conferred in 2024, from IPEDS completions.
Program	Award level	Awards
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Associate	130
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	Certificate 1-2 yrs	126
Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide	Certificate under 12 weeks	93
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate under 12 weeks	60
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	35
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	Associate	32
Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer	Associate	21
Welding Technology/Welder	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	17
Design and Visual Communications, General	Certificate 12 weeks to 1 yr	17
Biological and Physical Sciences	Associate	16

Federal view: Census PSEO, most recent federal cohort, one year after completion

Industry	Share of graduates	Graduates counted
Health Care and Social Assistance	38%	2,440
Manufacturing	15%	955
Retail Trade	12%	751
Accommodation and Food Services	5%	304
Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services	5%	304
Public Administration	5%	304
Educational Services	4%	261
Wholesale Trade	4%	242

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